Scared Red: The PACs that followed the nation rightward in 2010

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Elizabeth Lucas

The PACs that followed the nation rightward in 2010

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"… their overall 2010 donations went to Republicans.WellMed Medical Group of San Antonio provides health insurance plans to more than 87,000 people — mostly Medi …"

Little-known Texas patron guided Bush policies on vouchers, tort reform

By Kathryn Wallace

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2000 — Only three days after Texas Governor George W. Bush was inaugurated in 1995, he declared the state of the Texas

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… loring books, a turkey mail-order firm and a dairy, and is part-owner of a San Antonio-based television news service syndicated statewide. Along with Bob Cone, a …"

"… olitical consulting firm. In addition, he holds a minority interest in the San Antonio Spurs pro basketball team.Considering that hes worth $300 million, Leining …"

"… Bible for children, and coloring books.Focus Direct. Leininger bought the San Antonio-based printer and mail service firm, which undertakes conservative politic …"

"… onsulting firm whose political clients call for less government assistance.San Antonio Spurs. Leininger holds about 10 percent interest in the San Antonio profes …"

'Drill here. Drill now.' Donate more.

By Marianne Lavelle

Las Vegas casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson upped his ante in former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's unregulated issues-advocacy group in August,

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… Cecchi; Larry Franklin, chief executive of the Harte-Hanks marketing firm, San Antonio; Houston Harte, vice chairman of Harte-Hanks; and Ken Langone of New York, …"

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USDA, CDC, Interior must collaborate to block imports of risky live animals

By Julie Vorman

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, Interior, and Health and Human Services need to work together to close regulatory ga

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… Congress must decide whether to approve the Navy’s plan to buy its 11th San Antonio-class amphibious ship in fiscal 2012. The Navy spent an initial $184 milli …"

Romanian weapons modified in the U.S. become scourge of Mexican drug war

By Rick Schmitt and Rick Young

Center story focused on Romanian weapon now targeted by Feinstein legislation

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… ging three men with attempting to smuggle at least 40 assault weapons from San Antonio to Mexico last summer. The guns included several WASR-10s as well as a Rom …"

Right on the money: The George W. Bush profile

By Charles Lewis

On January 30, 1990, Platt's Oilgram News, a respected trade journal of the petroleum industry, reported that a subsidiary of a small, Dalla

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… ued to climb.Texans have paid the price in other ways, too. When a jury in San Antonio found that an oil company’s lax safety measures had caused the death of …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part three

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — The goal of Texas Governor George W. Bush's advisers in the early days of the campaign was to make him the man t

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… congressman from Texas, is an elite Pioneer and has long ties to Bush. The San Antonio native spends half of his time in Washington as a partner and lobbyist at …"

IMPACT: Reform boosts workplace safety even while companies appeal inspectors' conclusions

By Jim Morris and Emma Schwartz

Some employers must fix hazards while challenging regulators' findings

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… ll determine how the new law is enforced, a process that could take months.San Antonio-based Tesoro faces a potential fine of $2.39 million for 44 alleged violat …"

Borrower Nightmares

By Julie Vorman

Leaderless CFPB faces big job taming predatory lenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… aughter's treatment cost thousands of dollars for hospitals from London to San Antonio. Then came bad tax advice in rolling over a retirement plan, and home dama …"

Borrower Nightmares: Soldiers battle car dealers over inflated prices, loan terms

By Michael Hudson

Marines adviser says some car dealers near bases target service members with predatory financing

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Antonio":

"… ed Archer, Shahan and other experts to speak at a public hearing Aug. 2 in San Antonio to focus on the problems servicemen and women face when they try to buy ca …"

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